Local Politics
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‘Yeah, I gave him the finger’: Campton Hills trustee in hot water again over zoning flapFeb 09, 2025 12:44 pm - A Campton Hills trustee was cited by the village last month on allegations she’s violating the town’s zoning rules by operating a home-based massage therapy business. Trustee Janet Burson denies the claim, but admits giving Village Administrator Mark Rooney the middle finger in a heated conversation over it.
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Mundelein Mayor Lentz to give final State of the Village presentation MondayFeb 08, 2025 1:11 pm - Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz will give his final State of the Village presentation Monday night.
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Lifetime insurance for injured public safety workers under scrutiny again after change in lawFeb 08, 2025 12:15 pm - Hundreds of injured Illinois police and firefighters receive taxpayer-funded health insurance under a state law, with the number growing as courts expand eligibility, costing towns millions.
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Mundelein mayoral forum set for Feb. 12Feb 07, 2025 5:44 am - Mundelein mayoral candidates Robin Meier and Tim Wilson will participate in a public candidate forum Feb. 12.
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Illinois, Trump administration in legal battle over immigration policy
Feb 06, 2025 7:23 pm - Illinois participated in one court battle with the Trump administration Thursday when a federal judge temporarily blocked enforcement of an executive order that sought to end “birthright citizenship” under the U.S. Constitution.
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Democrat sues to get on ballot for York Township supervisor electionFeb 06, 2025 4:35 pm - A man who wants to run for York Township supervisor is suing the township clerk for not certifying his name on the April 1 ballot.
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Lake Barrington board meeting canceled because of expected absencesFeb 05, 2025 1:30 pm - Lake Barrington officials canceled a village board meeting scheduled for Monday night because not enough trustees were able to attend to have a legal session.
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DuPage County keeps federal lobbyistFeb 03, 2025 4:59 pm - DuPage County Board members have agreed to pay a lobbying firm up to $96,000 to represent county interests before Congress and federal executive branch agencies for another year.
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Schaumburg considering maximum price tag of $44.2 million to build new village hallFeb 03, 2025 2:40 pm - After 17 months of preliminary work, Schaumburg officials are at last faced with the actual construction cost of replacing the 52-year-old village hall with a taller, more efficient building.
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Pay raise planned for Lake Barrington administratorJan 31, 2025 8:32 pm - Lake Barrington Village Administrator Sharon L. Peterson is in line for a pay raise.